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Samantha BlonsAssistant News Editor With priority deadline quickly approaching, it’s that time of year again — when freshmen choose which foreign country they want to make home the following year. Although Pepperdine’s year-long programs have historically received  the most interest, the International Programs staff is working hard this fall to develop new and exciting summer … [Read more...] about Pep to launch five new overseas summer programs

Brittany YearoutNews Editor Unwavering faith, unflappable and a man who would rather be flying in the air than putting his feet on the ground — that is how Walt Fuller will be remembered. The 54-year-old Pepperdine alum died in a crash Friday, in which a Metrolink commuter train collided with a freight train in Chatsworth.   “When we couldn’t get ahold of my dad, everybody … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alum victim of train crash

Lindsay LopezStaff Writer There’s a poignant display swaying over Alumni Park. It was assembled by a horde of student volunteers who spent their Wednesday night planted on the marshy lawn, slinging 2,977 American flags onto 10-foot poles. The display symbolizes each life lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, though. At a glance, it resembles one unified wave of red, … [Read more...] about Flags in Alumni honor heros

Zach EnglundSports Editor Every so often, Pepperdine has the privilege of hosting some of today’s most prominent figures. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas captivated the hearts and minds of a standing-room-only audience in the 2nd Annual William French Smith Memorial Lecture, held in the Henry J. and Gloria Caruso Auditorium at Pepperdine’s School of Law on Friday. The panel … [Read more...] about Justice Thomas visits Law School

Melissa GiaimoAssistant News Editor At least 200 motorcycles will be rolling down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday in a rally in honor of Sept. 11, which will end at Pepperdine’s “Wave of Flags” on Alumni Park. However, University officials are prohibiting the riders from conducting a closing prayer service or parking on campus. The motorcycle bike tour, known as “Ride to the … [Read more...] about Harley riders not welcome after 9/11 rally